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encode
This term describes the process of transforming raw data or meaning into a structured, symbolic representation. In computing and telecommunications, it refers to the technical translation of information into a format suitable for transmission or storage, often to optimize efficiency or ensure compatibility between different systems.
In biological and psychological contexts, the word shifts toward the concept of embedding instructions or memories. It suggests a deep, structural integration where a sequence of DNA or a sensory experience is translated into a stable, stored form that can later be decoded or expressed as a physical trait or a recalled memory.
Meanings
To convert information into a particular form or code, especially for security or computer processing.
The software will encode the video file into a more compressed format.
Phrasal Verbs
encode into
to convert data or information into a specific format or code for a particular purpose
The system will encode the raw audio into a high-efficiency AAC format.